Improving stroke recovery with family support through telerehabilitation
Efficacy and Sustainability of a CarePartner-Integrated Telerehabilitation Program for Persons with Stroke
This study is testing a helpful online program called CARE-CITE that trains family members to support stroke survivors in their recovery at home, making it easier for everyone involved to work together and improve the survivor's ability to move their arms.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10944090 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing recovery for stroke survivors by integrating family members into the rehabilitation process through a telerehabilitation program. The program, known as CARE-CITE, provides online training for caregivers to support stroke survivors in practicing upper extremity activities at home. By utilizing empathy and autonomy-supportive strategies, caregivers learn to create a motivating environment that encourages stroke survivors to engage in their rehabilitation exercises. The goal is to improve functional outcomes for stroke survivors while minimizing the burden on their caregivers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are stroke survivors who require assistance with upper extremity rehabilitation and have family members willing to participate in their care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not stroke survivors or those who do not have family support for rehabilitation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery outcomes for stroke survivors and a better quality of life for both patients and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that family involvement in rehabilitation can enhance recovery outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blanton, Sarah R. — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Blanton, Sarah R.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.